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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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Have NE 1 installed cruise control on their XA? What brand and was it easy? I'm mechanically inclined but not so much with electrical.

I have an 06 xa and drive 170 miles (RT) daily to work (i avg 38 mpg). A dealer gave me a qoute of $499.00

I will welcome any detailed intruction.

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:16 AM
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I'm looking for CC as well. what brand do you people use? how do you like it?
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:56 AM
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if you order the rostra unit form trdsparks, i think it comes with a full set of instructions. i think you can even see it on their website...
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
if you order the rostra unit form trdsparks, i think it comes with a full set of instructions. i think you can even see it on their website...
i second that

i have installed one earlier this year the hardest part was the hooking every thing up under the hood so every thing can operate smoothy... the wiring was very simple and easy to hook up just take your time and study every thing on where every thing is at in your car per what the instructions says...
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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Its not that difficult, its less than 200 on some web stores and it comes with instructions. I love mines.
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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i just ordered a rostra will keep you posted on the install.
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 03:06 AM
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The hardest part is finding the GD speed sensor wire and reaching around up under the dash board to connect the pass through connector for the brake sensor and clutch switch.
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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I've had the Rostra cruise for about 2 years. It's been great. Easy to install and use. The only problem I have with it is that it's a little slow to adjust when going over hills. I can get up to 5 mph over my set speed wen I come over the top of a hill.
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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I've been using the Rostra for about 8 months. Works pretty good for me, only complaint is the position of it.
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:28 AM
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True... The benz I had was dead one the set speed, but this will drift. Drifting in that manner does give better fuel economy.

Yeah, the handle needs to be replaced with a steering wheel or dash mounted button. I think there is a kit that uses a steering wheel switch add on.
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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got the one from trd sparks. install was easy. great addition.
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:57 AM
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Is there anywhere else to find this? It seems to be missing from the TRD Sparks website...and I can't seem to find it anywhere else.
Old Aug 13, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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See http://www.allscion.com/cruisecontrol.html
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